LIMPOPO – “The brutal nature of these incidents calls for widespread condemnation and communities are urged to work with the police and other relevant authorities to stamp out this scourge of violence.”
These were the words of Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Genl Nneke Ledwaba who strongly condemned a recent mob justice attack against a 39-year-old father who was accused of murdering his 14-year-old son.
Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapleo says it is alleged the the father hacked to death his son using a panga during an incident at Noblehoek village on Sunday, 21 February. “The child was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries soon after arrival. The local community were engaged by the incident and subsequently, attacked and stoned to death the father.”
The police in Hlanganani have opened two cases of murder. No arrests have been effected at this stage but police investigations still continue.
“We call on all communities to desist from taking the law into their own hands and resorting to extreme violence when faced with challenging situations,” said Ledwaba.
